Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy

Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy is an isometric role-playing game set in an original world reminiscent of 17th-century Earth. Shipbound for Nova Drakonia, a mysterious, dinosaur-infested frontier of the Empire, you receive a possibly arcane artefact from a fellow passenger. Your voyage becomes an investigation into the world's hidden past, with decisions that may shape its future. The game offers 85+ hours of gameplay across dozens of locations.

Story and world

Explore a non-linear continent shaped by the Empire's colonisation, rivalries among nobles and clergy, and conflict with restless natives. Its lore reaches across forgotten history, religions and cults, distinct cultures, races long thought to be myth, and otherworldly plots. You can visit the frontier city of Swordhaven, travel through the wilds, delve into ancient dungeons and open gateways to strange dimensions without being constrained by plot rails.

The world includes over 200 NPCs, each with a portrait, branching conversations, choices, schedules and behavior patterns. Their dialogue reflects local personalities and the world's histories. You can also recruit companions, each with their own dialogue, skills and personality; some may leave your party if you make poor choices.

Roleplaying and exploration

The classless roleplaying system gives each stat and skill a distinct purpose, allowing many character builds. Observation can lead you to extra treasure and hidden secrets, while cleverness, intimidation, brute force and a rogue's ability to bluff or steal offer different ways to approach situations. Storybook-style text encounters let you roleplay through events, and books can teach you.

You can dig, mine, brew and craft, as well as sneak, pickpocket and pick locks. Explore for rare recipes and artefacts, hunt savage monsters, and study combat techniques. The interface combines a classic design with modern customization; items from legendary artefacts to ordinary gear have hand-painted icons and lore-rich descriptions.

Combat and equipment

Combat switches between turn-based play and real-time with pause. You can use over a hundred weapon techniques, including hidden ones, alongside hundreds of weapons, pieces of armour and unique artefacts. Craft weapons, potions, armour and other items yourself or with a companion, and search the world for rare recipes.

Party and choices

Your choices shape how you deal with the world and its characters. Companions have something to say about most of your actions, and their skills and personalities add to the party's options.